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Nonpharmacologic Pain Management for Chronic Back Pain (BeatPain Utah Trial)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Back pain has been an ongoing problem for at least the past 3 months, and has been a problem on at least half the days in the past 6 months
Back pain has been an ongoing problem for at least the past 3 months, and has been a problem on at least half the days in the past 6 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 12-, 26- and 52-weeks
Awards & highlights

BeatPain Utah Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether non-drug pain treatments can help people with chronic back pain, and whether using telehealth can make these treatments more accessible.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-70 with chronic back pain, who have access to telehealth resources and can communicate in English or Spanish. They must have seen an FQHC provider recently but cannot join if they've had recent spine surgery, are pregnant, have non-musculoskeletal causes of back pain, or severe physical restrictions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests non-drug treatments for chronic back pain via telehealth to reduce opioid use. It compares telehealth physical therapy and brief pain consultations using electronic health record reminders. The focus is on treatment effectiveness while also collecting data on implementation.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve nonpharmacologic methods like teleconsults and physical therapy through telehealth services, typical drug side effects are not expected; however, participants may experience discomfort or fatigue related to physical therapy exercises.

BeatPain Utah Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have had back pain for at least 3 months, frequently in the last 6 months.
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I have had back pain for at least 3 months, frequently in the last 6 months.
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I can communicate in English or Spanish.
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I am between 18 and 80 years old.
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I have had back pain for at least 3 months, often in the last 6 months.
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I am between 18 and 70 years old.

BeatPain Utah Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 12-, 26- and 52-weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 12-, 26- and 52-weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary outcome measures
Global Impression of Change
PEG-3
Pain Catastrophizing
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BeatPain Utah Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Brief Pain Teleconsult plus Telehealth Physical TherapyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants randomized to Brief Pain Teleconsult plus Telehealth Physical Therapy will receive the brief teleconsult intervention in Phase 1 followed by the 10-week physical therapy intervention. No additional treatment is provided after the 12 week assessment.
Group II: Brief Pain TeleconsultExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants randomized to Brief Pain Teleconsult will receive the brief teleconsult intervention in Phase 1 (1-12 weeks) Responder status to the Phase 1 treatment will be examined at the 12 week assessment. Participants determined to be non-responders will receive the Telehealth Physical Therapy intervention. Responders receive no additional treatment.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Telehealth Physical Therapy
2020
N/A
~130

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of UtahLead Sponsor
1,092 Previous Clinical Trials
1,732,492 Total Patients Enrolled
27 Trials studying Chronic Pain
4,033 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Duke UniversityOTHER
2,356 Previous Clinical Trials
3,408,601 Total Patients Enrolled
22 Trials studying Chronic Pain
10,631 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

Media Library

Brief Pain Teleconsult Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04923334 — Phase 3
Chronic Pain Research Study Groups: Brief Pain Teleconsult, Brief Pain Teleconsult plus Telehealth Physical Therapy
Chronic Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Brief Pain Teleconsult Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04923334 — Phase 3
Brief Pain Teleconsult 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04923334 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Would I be able to help researchers by enrolling in this clinical trial?

"This study is looking for 500 individuals that have been struggling with chronic pain for at least the past 3 months. The age limit for applicants is 18-70 years old. To be eligible, potential patients must also have evidence of having seen a provider from an FQHC within the last 90 days and access to resources necessary to participate in telehealth sessions (phone or 2-way video)."

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Could you elaborate on the potential risks of participating in a Brief Pain Teleconsult?

"There is some evidence, from both this and other trials, to support the efficacy of Brief Pain Teleconsult. Furthermore, there is a robust dataset indicating that it is safe. Therefore, we have rated its safety as a 3."

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Out of how many people who express interest, how many are being selected for this experiment?

"The clinical trial is currently underway, with the first posting on November 4th 2021 and most recent update on July 21st 2022. They are looking for 500 patients to participate at 2 different locations."

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Are we still accepting participants for this experiment?

"The trial is still recruiting patients, according to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov. This study was first advertised on 11/4/2021 and received its latest update on 7/21/2022."

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Do the participants in this research have to be below a certain age?

"According to the information available, this study is only for people aged 18-70. In comparison, there are 43 trials specifically designed for minors and 581 research studies focused on adults over 65 years old."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Utah
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Association of Utah Community Health
The University of Utah Healthcare System
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
~0 spots leftby Mar 2024